Kat Jewelry Design

Just posting to let you know I remembered I should post something 🙃

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This week I've been doing a lot of R&D with a 3D printer and silicone rubber. I am *trying* to record enough of it to make a fun video + blog. Coming Soon, I guess??

I've been threatening to make this shirt for years and LOOK I FINALLY DID IT, IT EXISTS!
🤣😂🤣

(please excuse my water-spotted mirror)

I usually make rings ⭕ for chainmail (Loops? Circles?)

But lately I've been making rings 💍 for fingers?

Like, a lot. Its weird.
So I wrote a blog about it:
https://kjd-blog.ghost.io/rings-and-things/

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I only invade your inbox every other month now. Its a quick little update to show what I've been up to, and what ideas are cooking. The next one delivers in early October.
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Hey Bay Area,
We're all back from our summer adventures
Back from the Burn
Back to school...

ho hum.

Take a break from the grind, and steal a few moments of creativity for yourself! Crucible in Oakland, you can put down your phone and create something new.
For example, check out these copper chainmail bracelets! One 3-hour class will have you walking out with custom-made jewelry, ready to show off.

This class is running September 17th (that's one week away!) October 31st, and December 20th.
Sign up here: https://www.thecrucible.org/product/decorative-chainmail-bracelet/

Or explore TheCrucible.org for more

Y'all, I got invited on a podcast to talk about art and art college and teaching art!
It was super fun!

Also, I learned that I mumble more than I realize 😬 oh well

Anyway, if you like having a lil chat with friends, you should check it out:
https://www.extralettuce.com/studiowindow

Or search for The Studio Window on your podcast service of choice ✌🏻

Work in progress today: earrings in three stages of enameling.

I've made my first fully-from-scratch (and actually works) fold over clasp!
I love it.
I can see a path to these being as secure as a lobster clasp, and a lot less fiddly. Also I can put my logo in it!

With the clasp done, this silver chain necklace is now also, officially, Done.
16" of pure pattern, made with sterling silver wire. The pattern is called "Half-Persian 3-in-1 with Orbitals"... or HP3 Orbital for short 😜

AND you can see it in person, maybe try it on, starting TOMORROW, if you come visit me at Art in the Square, part of Music in the Square in Redwood City, California.

Find more about the event here: https://artonthesquarerwc.com/

Last night was the final day of the Lost Wax Casting class at
Check out these student projects!

Next class starts October 20th
Learn more here:
https://www.thecrucible.org/product/intro-to-basic-wax-carving-with-lost-wax-casting/